Finding the Third Proportional to 76,180 and 165,071
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,180 and 165,071 is: 357,684.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,180 : 165,071 = 165,071 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,180/165,071 = 165,071/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,180x = 165,071 × 165,071 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,180x = 27,248,435,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,248,435,041/76,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,684.89
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